Internationals FC played in the Beach Adult Soccer League (BASL)
2/16/2003 10:00:00AM
Sissine Office Systems 1 - Internationals 9
A new and improved Internationals FC routed Sissine`s 9-1. The return of Sergio
Lencina from Sunrise resulted in a hat trick for the Argentinean while (5) others got
on the score sheet. Newcomer Eddie Dramou found the net twice while team veterans
David Paris & Alejandro Quinteros added one each. Sissine`s pulled one back right
before half time via a penalty kick that was initially saved by keeper George
Mavrantzas, however he was deemed to move forward and the ensuing rekick was
converted. Gustavo Lopez and Percy Liendo ran up the total to add to a great day of
soccer for the Internationals.
2/23/2003 2:00:00 PM
DS United 4 - Internationals 1
DS United found their form in Week 2 with a 4-1 win over the Internationals. The
Internationals opened up the scoring against the run of play when Gustavo Lopez`s
shot was only deflected by Vladimir Zec and Sergio Lencina finished off the rebound
to increase his goal tally to (4) for the season. The lead was short lived when David
Podvia got a boot to a cross to beat Mavrantzas in goal. Right before halftime Paul
Tomarro got the game winner for DS United via a questionable penalty. The second
half found DS United controlling play and extending their lead through Netchko
Mimic and Nelson Geraldo. Internationals could have cut the lead however Eddie
Dramou`s close range drive was saved well by Vladimir Zec.
3/2/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 3 - Cap`s United 2
In a physically contested match where several players were sent off, the Internationals
defeated Caps United 3-2. The Internationals were without star striker Sergio Lencina
and 53 year old midfielder David Paris, however they opened the scoring through
midfielder Alejandro Quintero. Quintero met a Gustavo Lopez cross at the back post
with a text book downward header that left keeper Scottie Johnson with no chance.
Quintero could have extended his lead several minutes later however his one on one
with Johnson was well saved and the follow up shot by Pablo Igliori could not beat
the Caps keeper. Dennis Kelly was unlucky for Caps not to get the equalizer when his
header met the crossbar and Brian Tennyson`s follow up header was punched clear by
Mavrantzas. The Internationals found the net again early in the second half when
Alejandro Quintero`s corner was headed brilliantly by Pablo Igliori to give the
Internationals a 2-0 lead. Caps however pulled one back when Michael Swan beat his
marker close to the touch line and his cross was met by Mike Howell to make the
score 2-1. The winning goal left the Caps defense spinning when Gustavo Lopez
collected an Alejandro Quintero through ball that saw him beat a defender and the
keeper for the 3-1 lead. Caps added one late when Dennis Kelly was pulled down in
the penalty area and Michael Swan`s penalty kick went in off of Mavrantzas` glove
for the 3-2 end result in favor of the Internationals.
3/16/2003 2:00:00 PM
Internationals 5 - PTC Computer Solutions Nets 0
The Internationals were able to manage the loss of (3) suspended players with a 5-0
victory over PTC Nets. They quickly opened the scoring in the second minute through
Argentine striker Sergio Lencina off an Alejandro Quintero pass. The stingy PTC
Nets defense kept out several chances, however Gustavo Lopez`s glancing header off
a David Paris cross left PTC keeper Sanny Rubio with little chance. The second half
opened with PTC increasing the pressure but Joey Romano`s low drive was kept out
by keeper George Mavrantzas. Lopez added his second from Sergio Lencina`s
rebound to make the score 3-0. PTC could have cut the lead when Zsolt Magyar was
deemed to be fouled in the box; however Sanny Rubio`s penalty was saved brilliantly
by the Greek international. David Paris, the oldest player to score in the BASL, added
a late header from an Alejandro Quintero cross. Lencina struck again late off an Eddie
Dramou ball to finish off the scoring.
3/23/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 2 - Dolphin Home Mortgage 5
Played.
3/30/2003 12:00:00 PM
Lynch`s Irish Pub-Steel Beach 2 - Internationals 2
Played.
4/6/2003 12:00:00 PM
Unique FC 3 - Internationals 2
Played.
4/13/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 8 Deportivo Allianza 5
Played.
5/4/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 3 - Sunrise Surf Shop 2
Sunrise lost their undefeated record on a must win game for the Internationals.
Sunrise put on the pressure early and were rewarded through their leading scorer
Roman Kibelowicz. He went through alone on George Mavrantzas and beat the
keeper far post. Sunrise doubled the score when Jaime Cannon dribbled to the near
post and cut the ball back for Ben Trice who finished easily from the spot.
Internationals, feeling their playoff hopes out of reach, pulled one back right before
halftime when Alejandro Quintero`s cross was headed twice by Sergio Lencina and
past the hands of keeper Duane Heitzman. Gustavo Lopez almost got the equalizer,
however his shot just barely missed the mark. The second half saw more trouble for
the Internationals when Xavier Arias was shown the red card and they were left to
play with 10 men. Zoltan Takos also fell to an injury to his knee. Regardless, the
equalizer came when Gustavo Lopez finished a Victor Duncan pass to level the score
at 2-2. The winning goal came 20 minutes before time when Franco Guererro
brilliantly set up Argentine striker Sergio Lencina to go ahead. The Internationals held
off an aggressive Sunrise until the end with Justin Morgan missing by inches for the
tie.
5/11/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 1 - Uncle Charlies 0
In another must win, the Internationals left it late against Uncle Charlie`s. With great
performances by both goalkeepers the first half was almost evenly matched. Jose
saved the Internationals best chance from a hard drive from Gustavo Lopez while
Jonathan Soriash`s floating shot skimmed the top of the crossbar was Uncle Charlie`s
best opportunity. The second half was wide open as the chances began to come from
both sides. Bosnian striker Ibro should have opened the scoring for Uncle Charlie`s
but his one on one was saved brilliantly by keeper George Mavrantzas. Minutes later
Mavrantzas equaled the task by denying Goran after he dribbled in on the near post.
Jose kept a clean sheet with a key save on Sergio Lencina. However, the goal came
after creative work from Alejandro Quintero who was brought down in the box with
10 minutes to play. The Greek goalkeeper stepped up to take the penalty and sent Jose
the wrong way for the 1-0 lead and his fourth goal of the season. The Internationals
had to weather a tremendous storm by Uncle Charlie`s that last 10 minutes with
Mavrantzas making 3 key saves late to maintain the shutout. Uncle Charlies should
have had the equalizer in injury time though Goran`s shot from 6 yards met the legs
of Mavrantzas.
5/18/2003 12:00:00 PM
Internationals 8 Sticky Fingers-Sliders 0
The Internationals finished the season strong with (3) straight wins following a win
against a short manned Sticky Fingers side. Their 8-0 win guaranteed qualification
into the playoffs joining Sunrise, DS United, and Uncle Charlie`s. Paul Pavich, the
UNF defender, opened the scoring with an assist from his college counterpart Victor
Duncan. Sergio Lencina, needing (4) goals to win the golden boot yet again, found the
net incredibly a total of (6) times to accomplish this great feat. He scored goals from
every angle including a brilliant free kick and a penalty. Victor Duncan also scored to
continue the Internationals control of the match. Goalkeeper George Mavrantzas
recorded only his 3rd shutout this season and was only tested a couple of times while
creative midfielder Alejandro Quintero added two assists. The Internationals look
forward to continuing their good run of play with their meeting against Sunrise in the
semifinals; a team they had to beat this season to qualify for the playoffs.
6/1/2003 10:00:00 AM
Sunrise Surf Shop 3 - Internationals 1
Internationals were winning and at the last minutes Sunrise Surf Shop tied the game.
In the overtime, Sunrise won.
Season Spring 2003
CONFERENCE: National Team
Wins Losses Ties GF GA Points GD+/-
Sunrise Surf Shop 10 1 0 33 12 30 21
DS United 8 2 1 39 11 25 28
Uncle Charlies 7 3 1 44 12 22 32
Internationals 7 3 1 44 24 22 20
Dolphin Home Mortgage 6 3 2 33 23 20 10
Unique FC 6 4 1 29 21 19 8
Lynch`s Irish Pub-Steel Beach 3 7 1 20 38 10 -18
Cap`s United 2 8 1 16 29 7 -13
Sissine Office Systems 1 10 0 11 43 3 -32
Top Scorers
Name Goals Assists
Sergio Lencina 18 3
Gustavo Lopez 6 4
George Mavrantzas 4 0
Alejandro Quinteros 3 7
David Paris 2 1
Percy Liendo 4 0
Franco Guerrero 1 1
Paul Pavich 1 0
Pablo Igliori 1 0
Eduardo Garces 1 0
Facundo Videla 0 2
Marco Guerrero 0 2
Julian Rodiguez 0 1
CONFERENCE: American Team
Wins Losses Ties GF GA Points GD+/-
CA Costa Rica 7 0 4 39 12 25 27
PTC Computer Solutions Nets 6 3 3 23 17 21 6
Deportivo Allianza 6 3 2 32 37 20 -5
ITI Satellites 4 3 4 30 28 16 2
Bullets 3 3 5 15 22 14 -7
Sticky Fingers-Sliders 3 7 1 33 43 10 -10
Magellan`s FC 3 9 0 14 33 9 -19
Jim Barrett Photography 2 8 1 13 34 7 -21
Dynamo FC 1 8 2 9 38 5 -29
Regular Season Summary
Another season has come to an end with the (4) top teams advancing to the playoffs. DS United could not continue their run of good fortune at the
league level though they continue to impress with their victories at the State & Regional tournaments. The defending league champs dropped
matches to Costa Rica of the second division, this year's league winners Sunrise, and a last minute draw to Caps to finish second this year. Sunrise
who missed last year's playoff tournament had consistent play throughout the year to win the league. Their only loss of the season was a 3-2 defeat
by a 10 man Internationals side. Uncle Charlie's & Internationals tied for third on points, however Uncle Charlie's takes the (3) seed based on goal
differential. Uncle Charlie's could not avoid a bad run of luck with 1-0 defeats from Sunrise, DS United, & the Internationals this year. However,
they made sure to take care of business with everyone else. The Internationals, who seem to be coming together at the right time, had to win their
last (4) games to advance. Disappointing losses to DS United (1-4), Uniques (2-3), Dolphin Home Mortgage (2-5), and a draw with Lynch's (2-2)
saw their playoff hopes ruined. However, must needed wins against Sunrise (3-2) and Uncle Charlie's (1-0) assured classification while
eliminating Dolphin Home Mortgage. Dolphin Home Mortgage could not get the points needed to move on though they were able to beat the
Internationals and draw against Uncle Charlie's during the regular season. Uniques FC showed moments of contention with impressive victories
over the Internationals & Dolphin Home Mortgage. And what can we say - the fall and demise of both Caps & Sisinne's. Who knows the future of
the Caps squad while Sissine's will be relegated to the second division. On the final match day we saw Sunrise edge out DS United for the league
championship and the International's striker Sergio Lencina needed (4) goals to win the golden boot once again. He scored (6) times against Sticky
Fingers to add the title to his accolades.
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